SDGs Action Workshop #68
Take part in harvesting bamboo and challenge yourself with “Bamboo Rice Cooking” & “Bamboo Wall Building”!
Join us for the traditional Dondo-yaki ritual to pray for health and happiness in the New Year!
In the local Ozo area, a traditional event has been held around January 15th where bamboo is cut and burned as a ceremonial practice. Bamboo has historically been utilized for building structures, crafting toys, and more. At Peace & Nature, we aim to honor this traditional wisdom while introducing innovative uses for bamboo that align with the SDGs. By addressing the overgrowth of bamboo that threatens local satoyama (woodlands), we are creating opportunities for children to learn about nature and local culture. Simultaneously, we are preserving traditional customs and working toward a sustainable future.
On January 18th, we will thin bamboo and challenge ourselves with activities like bamboo rice cooking and bamboo wall building. During this period of the Koshogatsu (Little New Year), we will also hold a Dondo-yaki ritual, praying for good health, safety, and happiness. Please feel free to bring your New Year’s decorations or last year’s amulets for the ritual. We look forward to your participation!
[SDGs No 4, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17]
【Date】 Saturday, January 18
※Please register online at least three days in advance
(https://peace-and-nature.com/）
※In case of rain, we will announce whether the event will proceed or be canceled by 7:00 AM on the day of the event.
【Meeting Time & Location】 10:00 AM at Peace & Nature Ozo Base
【Parking】 Kishimoto Yoshiji Shoten Logistics Center
1-2 Nishihara, Ozo-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City (see map below)
【Participant Limit】20 participants per session (on a first-come, first-served basis; open to individuals, families, and groups)
【Participation Fee】
Corporate Members： ¥1,500 (Elementary school students and below: ¥500)
＊For corporate or group participation, please register as a corporate member. Contact us for details.
Individual/Family Members：¥1,500 (Elementary school students and below: ¥500)
General Participants： ¥3,000 (Elementary school students and below: ¥1,500)
【Schedule】 （Subject to change depending on weather and other conditions）
10:00 AM: Gathering at Peace & Nature Ozo Base
10:10 AM: Opening, Bamboo Cutting, Bamboo Processing
11:00 AM: Bamboo Rice Cooking, Bamboo Wall Building
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Dondo-yaki Ritual
3:00 PM: Closing
【Clothing for Activities】
Long-sleeved shirt and pants, Hat, Gloves/Work Gloves, Shoes that can get dirty and protect your feet
【What to Bring】
Drinks, Towel, Hat, Gloves/Work Gloves
※This activity is supported by the “Green Fund” from the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization.
※Please refrain from participating if your body temperature is 37.5°C (99.5°F) or higher.
Email: info@peace-and-nature.com
【Meeting Location & Parking Information】
Meeting Location: Peace & Nature Ozo Base
Parking: Kishimoto Yoshiji Shoten Logistics Center (Komo Barrel Barrel Factory)
